Standard Operating

Procedures A320

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Foreword
This presentation constitutes a guideline for a

better understanding and application of the

Standard Operating Procedures, it will in NO
circumstances supersede the FCOM Vol
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1.

Introduction

SOPs are the base to safe operations

SOPs are designed to promote the

coordination of multiple crew members

SOPs are a mental model the flight crew need
to perform their tasks effectively as a team
SOPs should be done by recall

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2.

Safety Exterior inspection

Wheel chocks
Landing Gear Door
APU Area

PNF

To ensure that aircraft and its surroundings are safe for operations

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Preliminary Cockpit
Preparation

The purpose of that preparation is to ensure

that all required safety checks are performed

before the application of electrical power on
the ACFT
This flow is performed by the PNF
Items marked by * are the only steps to be
completed during a transit stop (when the
ACFT is not left unattended)

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PROBE/WINDOW HEAT ........AUTO

APU BLEED ..................ON
AIR COND panel ................SET
ELEC panel ..................CHECK
VENT panel ...............CHECK

WIPERS ...............OFF
BAT.......CHECK/AUTO
EXT PWR....................ON
APU FIRE ....CHECK/TEST
APU...............START
EXT PWR.........ASRQRD
*COCKPIT LIGHTSASRQRD

PNF Duty

*ECAM RECALL .................PRESS

*ECAM OXY PRESS/HYD QTY/ENG OIL QTY...CHECK
*OEB in QRH.......................................................CHECK

FLAPS ...............CHECK POSITION

SPEEDBRAKE LEVER ...CHECK RET
*PARKING BRAKE .................ON
*ACCU/BRAKES PRESS............CHECK
ALTN BRAKING ..............CHECK

ENG MASTERS ....CHECK OFF

ENG MODE SEL .CHECK NORM
L/G lever ......CHECK DOWN

EMER EQPT ............CHECK

Rain Rep..............................CHECK
C/B panels ...............CHECK
*EXT.WALKAROUND ...PERFORM

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4.

Cockpit Preparation

The area of responsibility will be function if you

are :
PF

PNF
CM1
CM2

Items marked by * are the only steps to be

completed during a transit stop

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PNF
(CM1/CM2)

PF
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Gear Pins and Covers

OVERHEAD PANEL Scan
INSTRUMENT PANEL Scan
Pedestal Scan
FMGS PREPARATION

When both pilots are seated:

6. GLARESHIELD Scan,
Instr check + T/O Briefing

T/O data/FMD Computation

When both pilots are seated:
6. GLARESHIELD Scan

Extinguish all white lights

1
5

It is CM2 duty to verify:

The ships paper
The nav bag
The flight doc. (FCOM
GB,)

2
4

3
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Safety exterior inspection completed

Preliminary cockpit preparation

completed

Cockpit preparation
completed

Perform the BEFORE START

C/L

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How to perform the instrument Check (1)

Glareshield
Lateral console (O2 mask and OEB)
PF Instrument Panel
FMGC

It is important to follow that exact order, so the PNF, knowing what to

expect, can follow the PFs briefing; otherwise it becomes a monologue.
Example of glareshield check: QNH 1005, F/D, Constraint, ARC 10Nm,VOR
1/VOR2, Speed dashed, Heading dashed, HDG-V/S, 6000 ft, V/S dashed

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How to perform the instrument Check(2)

IAS speed scale full down, 30kts; V1 xxx Blue, V2 xxx Magenta; CLIMB
NAV blue; Flight Director 1 and 2 ON; Initial altitude target xxxxft on QNH
xxxx altimeter;reading xxxft; IVSI 0; Wings level, body attitude minus x,
radio altimeter x ft;Heading xxx, ND hdg xxx, DDRMI hdg xxx, stand-by
compass checked.

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Notes:
The instrument check must be performed
aloud on the first flight of the day a crew ins
performing. In case of ACFT change the crew
will have to perform again an instrument
check aloud. At Captain discretion, the
instrument check may be performed silently
during transit flight on the same ACFT.

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How to perform the instrument Check(3)

Then ND: GS 0, TAS and WIND dashed, first waypoint xxx degrees, xxx ft,
x nm; VOR/ADF in accordance with FCU selection.

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Notes:
The PF should perform the take off briefing at the
GATE
The take off briefing should be relevant, concise
and chronological
The take off briefing should cover the following
items:
ACFT type
ACFT configuration ( Packs?, A/I?, WX Radar?, MEL items)
Taxi Routing
Normal SID

Procedures in case of engine failure (low speed phase below 100kts,

between 100kts and V1, after V1)

Details and procedures of EOSID (Engine out SID=escape route)
WX, Notams at departure airport

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 Example of T/O briefing:

We are flying an A320 (MTOW 77t, MLW 66t), I will be the PF, it will

be a T/O packs off, A/I off, WX radar on

The taxi routing will be
The normal departure will be a .
For any failure below 100kts I will stop the T/O
Between 100kts and V1, I will abort for engine fire/failure or
controllability problems or, the call will be stop. Once
stopped, parking brake set, I will advise the cabin crew, you will
speak to ATC
After V1, no actions below 400 ft except canceling the master
caution/warning, the escape route is , at the acceleration alt of
stop ECAM, push to level off, acceleration and clean up, at green dot
open climb, MCT and we climb to the MSA of, in case of return we
are above MLW
Wx is CAT I and no Notams are

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 During the cockpit preparation it will be PNF

duty to compute the speeds for T/O with the

FMD, the results being cross checked by the
PF
During refueling parking brake must be ON and
the ACCU PRESS must be sufficient.
On ACFT equipped with cockpit overhead
refueling control panel, put the MODE SEL PB
to MAN for 10 seconds then AUTO to delatch the
centre tanks pumps (only when refueling was
programmed via cockpit overhead panel)

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5.

Before Start
PF

PNF

TAKEOFF DATA..........ENTER/REVISE

TAKEOFF DATA.........XCHECK

SEAT BELTSADJUST
MCDU...PERF TO

SEAT BELTS.ADJUST
MCDU.F-PLN
EXT PWR..OFF

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PF

PNF

NW STRG DISC MEMO..........CHECK

PUSHBACK/START CLEARANCE.OBTAIN
WINDOWS and DOORS.CHECK CLOSED WINDOWS.CHECK
THR LEVERS..IDLE
BEACONON
PARKING BRAKE ACCU PRESS.CHECK
PARKING BRAKE.AS REQUIRED

Perform
C/L below the line
GROUND CREW COMMESTABLISH

CAUTION ! DO NOT PERFORM the pushback if NW STRG DISC not

displayed on the ECAM MEMO to avoid damages to the nose landing gear.

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6.

Engine Start
PF

PNF

ENG START SEL..........IGN/START

BLEED PRESSURECHECK
ANNOUNCE....STARTING ENGINE 2
MASTER SW 2.ON
START VALVE OPENS
N2 INCREASES, IGNITER, FUEL FLOW, EGT, N1
OIL PRESS
START VALVE CLOSE
Between 50% N2 (CFM)
ENG IDLE PARAMETERS..CHECK NORMAL
ANNOUNCE...STARTING ENGINE 1
REPEAT START SEQUENCE FOR ENG 1..

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Notes:
Do not set Master Switch On before EGT amber
crosses and messages have disappeared on
engine parameters
Engine 2 is started first because it powered the
yellow Hydraulic system which pressurizes the
parking brake
Normal engine parameters in ISA at SL in idle
(CFM engine): N1 19.5%, EGT 390, N2 58.5%,
FF 275 Kg/h (refer to FCOM for IAE engine)

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7.

After Start
PF

PNF

ENG START SEL.NORM

End of START sequence : Signal for PNF actions

APU BLEED.OFF
ENG ANTI ICEAS RQRD
WING ANTI ICE..AS RQRD
APU MASTER SWOFF

1. GND SPLRSARM
2. RUD TRIMRESET
3. FLAPSSET
4. PITCH TRIM..SET
5. ECAM DOOR PAGE..............................CHECK
6. ECAM STATUS.....................................CHECK

ECAM STATUS.CHECK
ANNOUNCE.CLEAR TO DISCONNECT

5
6

ECAM

ENG START SEL

back to NORM
4
ENGINE

WHEEL

ECAM

Perform AFTER START

C/L
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8.

Taxi
PF

PNF

Before Taxiing:

Before Taxiing:

Perform Flight Controls check

Perform Flight Controls Check

NW STRG DISC..CHECK not displayed on
right ECAM MEMO

When Taxi clearance obtained:

TAXI CLEARANCE.....OBTAIN
ELAPSED TIME .................AS RQRD

NOSE LIGHT....TAXI
PARKING BRAKE..................OFF
THRUST LEVERS..AS RQRD

Once ACFT starts moving

ANNOUNCE.BRAKE CHECK
BRAKE PEDALPRESS

BRAKE PRESSURE...........CHECK ZERO

ANNOUNCE..PRESSURE ZERO

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PF

PNF
When ATC clearance obtained:
ATC CLEARANCE..CONFIRM

TERR ON NDAS RQRD

TERR ON NDAS RQRD

1. RADAR / PWS...ON / AUTO

2. ATC..SET
3. AUTOBRAKEMAX
4. T/O CONFIG.....PRESS
5. T/O MEMO.... NO BLUE
5

Note: The T/O Config should

be pressed once the cabin ready
has been received
1

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PF

PNF

FCU ALT..CHECK
If ATC requests to maintain runway heading or in
case of a radar vector procedure :
HDG....SET

FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS...CHECK

FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS.. CHECK

CABIN REPORTRECEIVE

T/O MINI BRIEFING.....PERFORM

Perform the BEFORE T/O

C/L

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Notes:
As the Instruments Check was already
performed at the gate, the crew will just have
to confirm (silently) that no flags had
appeared
The Flight control check can be performed
before taxi or at the early stage of the taxi, in
the following way

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 PF moves the flight controls

PNF announces :
Rudder check

PF checks that PNF calls are in accordance

with the sidestick orders

PNF applies full sidestick deflections and

silently checks full travels and correct sense

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Notes:
T/O mini briefing is performed in the following
way:
On PFD: reads 1FD2
On ND: confirm no change of rwy or sid
On SD: check brake temperature

On EWD: check fuel > min TO fuel

Outside: check no change of wx (tailwind, low vis

conditions, contamination etc)

Any other item considered relevant by the crew

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9.

Before Take off

PF

PNF
If brake fans running:
BRAKE TEMP BELOW 150C.CHECK
BRAKE FANSOFF

APPROACH PATH CLEAR OF TRAFFIC.CHECK

TAKEOFF/LINE UP CLEARANCEOBTAIN

CABIN CREW.ADVISE ENGINE START SEL....AS RQRD

TCAS..TA or TA/RA

(TA/RA is suggested by Sector)

EXTERIOR LIGHTS..SET
SLIDING TABLE...STOW PACKS 1 + 2..AS RQRD
QFU/THRESHOLD..............................CONFIRM
SLIDING TABLE.....STOW

Perform
C/L below the line

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10.Take

Off

PF

PNF

ANNOUNCE..TAKE OFF
CHRONO......START CHRONO...START
BRAKES.....RELEASE
THRUST LEVERS
1) From IDLE to 50 % N1
2) From ALL engines THR stabilized to T/O
THR
ANNOUNCE FMA

ANNOUNCE..Checked

Before 80 Kts

ANNOUNCEThrust SET

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PF

PNF
At 100 Kts

Reply.Check

ANNOUNCE..100 Kts

At V1
ANNOUNCE...V1

At VR
ROTATION..PERFORM

ANNOUNCE...ROTATE

WHEN RA positive and V/S positive

ANNOUNCE....POSITIVE CLB
ORDER.....GEAR UP
L/G...UP

ANNOUNCE..GEAR UP
GRND SPLR....DISARM
EXTERIOR LIGHTS....SET

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PF

PNF

When LVR CLB flashing on FMA

THRUST LEVERS....CL
Read FMA

If T/O was performed Packs Off request

PACK 1 On and min 10 later PACK 2 On
At acceleration altitude
Read FMA

At F speed with positive speed trend

ORDER...FLAPS 1
ANNOUNCE..SPEED CHECKED
FLAPS 1SELECT

CONFIRM.FLAPS 1

S speed with positive speed trend

ORDER...FLAPS 0
ANNOUNCE.....SPEED CHECKED

FLAPS 0...SELECT
CONFIRM... FLAPS 0
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11.After

Take Off

PF

PNF
APU BLEED/MASTER SW...AS RQRD
ENG START SEL.AS RQRD
ANTI ICE......AS RQRD

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PF

PNF

At transition altitude :
ANNOUNCE.SET STANDARD
BARO REF ....... PULL STANDARD

BARO REF ......PULL STANDARD

ANNOUNCE....STANDARD CROSS-CHECKED

ALT .........CHECK
ANNOUNCE....PASSING FL XX,
now

ANNOUNCE.CHECKED

Perform the AFTER T/O C/L

or CLIMB C/L

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12.Climb
PF

PNF
Passing FL 100

Passing FL 100

1. LAND LIGHTS................RETRACT
2. SEAT BELTS ..................AS RQRD
EFIS OPTION.................AS RQRD

3. EFIS OPTION .....................AS RQRD

4. ECAM MEMO ................REVIEW

NAVAIDS.........CHECK
SEC F-PLN......AS RQRD

OPT/MAX ALT ..............CHECK

4

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13.Descent
PF

PNF
DESCENT PREPARATION

LDG ELEV AUTO on CRUISE pageCHECK

LANDING DATA .............OBTAIN

FMGS ....................PREPARE
FMGS .....................CHECK
APPR BRIEFING ............PERFORM
AUTO BRAKE.AS RQRD
DESCENT CLEARANCE ..........OBTAIN
ANTI ICE ..................AS RQRD
TERRAIN on ND..................................AS RQRD

TERRAIN on ND..................................AS RQRD

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Note:
The Approach briefing should cover the
following items:
WX and Notams at destination and alternate

Type of approach (ILS CATI, II,III, VOR, NDB, visual,.)

and task sharing, RWY (length, width, papi)

A/P on?, F/D on?, A/THR on?, Status?, Operating
Procedures?
Routing (for app, taxi and G/A) and FMGS review
Fuel to alternate, Extra holding fuel at destination?
Altitudes (MGA, MSA, OM, MDA?,DH?)
Use of reverses and auto brake?

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PF

PNF
Passing 10 000 feet

Passing 10 000 feet

1. LAND LIGHTS........ ON
2. SEAT BELTS ..............ON/AUTO
EFIS OPTION.....................AS RQRD

3. EFIS OPTION ....AS RQRD

LS pb. AS RQRD

4. LS pbAS RQRD
5. RADIO NAV.SELECT/IDENT

If GPS PRIMARY not available:

If GPS PRIMARY not available:

NAV ACCYCHECK

6. NAV ACCYCHECK
1

3 4

5 6

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14.After

Landing

PF

PNF
LAND LIGHTS...OFF

GRND SPLRS.DISARM

STROBE..AUTO

Signal for PNF actions

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PF

PNF
1- RADAR.OFF/STBY
2- PREDICTIVE WINDSHEAR..OFF
3- ENG START SEL..NORM

4- FLAPS..RETRACT
5-

TCAS MODE SEL.STBY

ATC.AS RQRD
6- APU.START

(Consider one engine taxi and APU start

1
2

according to fuel policy)

7- ANTI ICE...AS RQRD

Verify Brake Temperature

Perform the After Landing C/L

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15.Parking
PF

PNF

PARKING BRK ACCU PRESS..CHECK

ANTI - ICE....OFF

PARKING BRK..ON

APU BLEED..ON

ENG MASTER (all)..OFF

SLIDE DISARMEDCHECK

GROUND CONTACTESTABLISH

ELAPSED TIMESTOP

BEACON .....OFF

FUEL PUMPS..OFF

EXT LIGHTS..........................................As REQ.

ATC.STBY

IRS PERFORMANCE..CHECK
FUEL QUANTITY....................................CHECK
SEAT BELTSOFF

STATUS.CHECK

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PF

PNF

PARKING BRK..AS RQRD

BRAKE FANOFF

Dus.....DIM

Dus....DIM

Perform the Parking C/L

Perform a debriefing if required according to company policy and compare closely

the actual fuel consumed during the flight versus the trip fuel of the Lido FPLN

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16.Securing
PF

PNF

PARKING BRK...CHECK ON

OXY CREW SUPPLY..OFF

ADIRS (1+2+3)OFF

EXTERIOR LIGHTS.OFF
MAINT BUS switch...AS RQRD
APU BLEED..OFF
EXT PWR.AS RQRD
APU MASTER SW...OFF
EMER EXIT LIGHT...OFF
NO SMOKING...OFF
BAT 1 + 2 ...........OFF

Perform the Leaving the ACFT C/L

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